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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
17
County Treasurer Denny has finished the November financial statement, detailing all tax receipts for the year and presenting the current financial standing of the county, marking a key annual report.
Deer Lodge County Clerk Greenan presented the annual financial report to the state examiner. The county spent 939,664.77 for the year ending Nov 30, with salaries 14,514.35 and district court costs 26,067.02. Witness and juror mileage rose costs to 4,420.15, election expenses 4,752.77, and county poor care 11,756.89, down from prior years. Debts paid and warrants totaled 96,588.84, bonds redeemed 10,000, reducing indebtedness by 9,808.95. Gross debt stood near 237,352.45 with 65,541.23 in treasury.
Mrs J M Shields arrived in Anaconda yesterday after four years traveling through Europe. She was accompanied by her daughter Lillian who is visiting in Baltimore Maryland with her cousin Mrs Carroll Brown.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles will initiate 25 candidates this evening at Stand. The event marks a formal induction likely attended by members and officers, reflecting tradition and fraternal activities in the community.
State Deputy Grand President Finlay McRae of Helena will arrive at 1 10 p m today to assist in initiatory services. Another three class will be initiated shortly after their annual ball on December 9 which is expected to be the most successful dance this season.
C H Chandler Western traveling secretary of the Brotherhood of St Andrew will speak at St Mark's Church tonight at 7 30 PM addressing men but inviting all. The service will feature special music including Anthem Leader Kindly Light and Our Father with solos by Professor Ludders and William Hicks.
The county board weighs Western Union Telegraphs tax dispute over franchise assessed at 10,000 in Deer Lodge. A road opening through Claus Oldhauber’s ranch is ordered, ruling the fence clashes unresolved, while routine treasurer and clerk reports are reviewed. Fraternal Scottish Clans hold a smoker with new members initiated and plans for future events announced.
When business slows, examine advertising for the cause. The note urges owners to assess ad strategy first before looking for other issues, suggesting campaigns may be the primary drag on performance. Identifies advertising as a potential, controllable factor in revenue dips.
Local shoppers see prices on apples potatoes and stove discounts at Leck Coy Strain and Daigler sellout patterns hats and apricot wafers. Social notices invite St Mark s Church events and mother church meetings while visitors from Butte and Lancashire are noted among city happenings.
December pay days listed for December 10 and 11. On December 10 workers at Upper Works from 8 to 9 am, Lower Works 9 15 to 10 45 am, Refinery 11 am to 12 pm, C C C Co 4 pm to 9 pm. December 11 shows New Works at New Works 8 15 am to 4 45 pm and at C C C Co 8 am to 9 am.
Baltimore December 8 Rev John Lanahan a leading Methodist Episcopal minister and Baltimore conference elder died today at his home at age eighty eight He gained fame for exposing frauds against the Methodist Book Concern in New York and was briefly jailed in the Tombs during that controversy
Revenue tug Arcata under Captain Harry Hamlet overhauled a sloop off Port Townsend Washington. Five Chinese contraband smugglers and two white men were found aboard. One white man is the notorious Wilkes. Prisoners jailed locally and the sloop guarded by Arcata detail.
Philadelphia Dec 8 The Rev Clay Trumbull editor of the Sunday School Times and noted author died today at age 73. He was known worldwide for his writings and religious leadership.
Shriners of Montana plan a major Helena gathering Thursday with about 300 of 500 statewide members expected. Algeria temple will hold a special meeting Wednesday and the regular session Thursday at 2 pm at Harmony hall and Masonic temple events include a grand parade led by the Montana State band and a banquet.
Carrie A Nation, calling herself your loving home defender, paid a $25 fine in a Washington police court after causing a nuisance at the Capitol. She flashed a roll of bills as in old Kansas days and left with a smile. Her bold day included a White House visit and a lecture to four Democratic representatives and two Republicans before Loeb handed her to a policeman.
Mrs Nation, in a theatrical protest, disrupts a Senate gallery with anti liquor rhetoric then faces a light fine. The piece notes Washington tolerance and the public’s amused, forgiving response to eccentric acts and a goal of publicity. Nation hoped the Baltimore show would succeed, but it did not.
The article argues garden charm stems from deeper ties between garden and house within the landscape. It contrasts medieval garden patches with later designs where simples grew by a central well and fruit lined walls, highlighting evolving aesthetic links.
The Italian country house garden evolved from a walled, formal space into a blended design that harmonizes architectural lines, resident needs, and surrounding landscape. From the 16th to 18th centuries architects learned to balance art and nature, creating the garden’s essential livability and magic.
A well-to-do Brooklyn young woman planning to enter business life holds a luncheon for friends then offers her evening gowns wraps hats and accessories for sale at modest prices. Within thirty minutes the entire wardrobe is sold, save for a small part she calls her society outfit.
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